Shepardson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 · Poudre School District R-1
#182 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#13672 of 50,301 nationally
About Shepardson Elementary School
Shepardson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Fort Collins, in the Poudre School District R-1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 414 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 182nd of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 414.
There are 43 schools in Fort Collins; Shepardson Elementary School ranks 12th of 39 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Shepardson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Shepardson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Boltz Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students · 1.0 km away
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado
Fort Collins · Charter other · Grades K–12
621 students · 1.1 km away
Fort Collins High School
Fort Collins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,836 students · 1.2 km away
Kruse Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 1.8 km away
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Fort Collins · Charter high · Grades 6–12
971 students · 1.9 km away
Linton Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 1.9 km away
O'Dea Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 2.3 km away
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Fort Collins · Charter other · Grades K–12
721 students · 2.4 km away
Riffenburgh Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 2.4 km away
Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary
FT Collins · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Boston K-8 School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
413 students
University Park Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
Colorado STEM Academy
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
415 students
Carson Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Laurel Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Lawrence Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shepardson Elementary School a good school?
Shepardson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 66.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #182 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Shepardson Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Shepardson Elementary School ranks #182 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #13672 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shepardson Elementary School?
Shepardson Elementary School had 414 students in 2025.
Is Shepardson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Shepardson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shepardson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shepardson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.